Aggressive Massachusetts DUI Defense Attorney Higgins

Protect Your DWI OUI DUI Rights. Save Your Drivers License.

Our DUI Case Results & Verdicts

… Attorney Higgins convinced the judge that the parking lot in which the client was located was not a “public way”—a necessary element for the charge of OUI. This precluded the Commonwealth from being able to satisfy their burden.

Client Found Not Guilty.

After failed field sobriety tests, client was arrested and charged with OUI. At the police station, client registered a .17 on the Breathalyzer. At trial, 911 call and the breath test result were excluded from evidence.

Client Found Not Guilty.

Client stopped for driving at night without headlights on. After admitting to drinking and failed field sobriety test, client was arrested for OUI. During a search of client’s car, Trooper found a half empty bottle of rum.

Client Found Not Guilty.

… At trial, through cross examination of the arresting Trooper, Attorney Higgins was able to cast enough doubt in the mind of the judge, resulting in a favorable verdict. Client’s driver’s license restored.

Client Found Not Guilty.

Why Should You Choose DUI Defense Attorney Joseph Higgins?

24/7 Live Help

Some DUI attorneys keep regular office hours, but we’re accessible when you need us most. The nature of our business does not allow for a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday schedule. If you find yourself in a pinch or simply have a question after normal business hours, we can be reached and we will help you. The chat feature on our website goes directly to Attorney Joe Higgins’ cell phone. You can also call us at (508) 930-4273 at any time to get answers to your questions or to set up a free consultation.

Former Assistant District Attorney

Your case is going to be prosecuted by an Assistant District Attorney. As a former Assistant District Attorney himself, Attorney Higgins knows how the prosecution plans on attacking your case, what strategies they are going to employ, and most importantly, the weaknesses in the case they have against you. Attorney Higgins’ experience in both prosecuting and defending OUI cases gives you an advantage at trial.

Practices 100% DUI Defense

You can’t win unless you have an attorney that knows what he is doing. Attorney Higgins devotes his entire practice to OUI/DUI Defense. There are a lot of criminal defense attorneys out there that will take on an OUI/DUI case, but there are only a few that have committed themselves exclusively to defending OUIs/DUIs. Attorney Higgins has represented clients charged with OUI/DUI in over 60 courts in Massachusetts. He is committed to this specialized area of criminal defense.

We Can Come To You

Most OUI/DUI arrests in Massachusetts result in some form of a driver’s license suspension---due to either a Breath Test result of .08 or above, or a refusal to take the Breath Test. Attorney Higgins understands that not having a driver’s license makes life difficult. Accordingly, he is willing to come and meet you at a convenient location. Often times, Attorney Higgins will meet with his clients over the weekend. A successful defense demands that commitment.

A Proven Record Of Success

Attorney Higgins has been recognized by both SuperLawyers Magazine and Boston Magazine as a “Rising Star” in the field of Drunk Driving Defense---a distinction reserved for only 2.5 percent of attorneys across the state. He has also been named a “Superb” DUI Attorney by Avvo, having received a 10.0 Avvo Rating. His knowledge of Massachusetts DUI/DWI law, coupled with his abilities at trial have resulted many “Not Guilty” verdicts or case dismissals all across Massachusetts.

Handles Licensing Issues

Attorney Higgins not only defends charges of OUI/DUI, he also assists his clients in dealing with the RMV. When it comes to OUI/DUI-related Driver’s License suspensions, you need someone in your corner. You depend on your license to get to work, to get to important medical appointments, and to visit family and friends. Attorney Higgins appears at the Driver Control Unit of the RMV at least once a week and is prepared to handle any licensing issue.

“Joe was nothing but professional concerning my case. Personable, well-versed in the law and very attentive. Presented my case calmly and factually for a verdict of ‘not guilty’.” -Butch, DUI Client